Room Leader & Nursery Practitioner - Derby

Position: Room Leader & Nursery Practitioner - Derby (Permanent)
Early Years Opportunities – Room Leader & Nursery Practitioner - Derby

Job

* Location:

Derby

* Ofsted Rating:
Good

* Hours:

per week (Monday-Friday

* Start Date:

ASAP

* Pay: £12.50 - £13.50phr

We are pleased to be recruiting passionate and dedicated early years professionals to join our Good-rated Ofsted nursery in Derby. We currently have two exciting opportunities available for flexible, caring, and motivated individuals who are committed to providing high-quality early years education.

Available Roles

* 1 x Room Leader – Flexible across rooms (Level 3 qualification required)

* 2 x Nursery Practitioner – Flexible with room placement (Level 2 or Level 3 qualification required)

The Room Leader Role

As a room leader, you will take a lead role in supporting high-quality practice within your room, guiding staff, and ensuring excellent outcomes for children. This room leader position is ideal for an experienced practitioner looking to progress into leadership. A successful room leader will be confident, organised, and passionate about early years care and education.

The Nursery Practitioner Role

As a practitioner, you will support children’s learning and development in a warm, nurturing environment. Our practitioner roles offer flexibility across rooms and suit individuals who enjoy teamwork and continuous improvement. Every practitioner plays a vital role in delivering outstanding care.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide high-quality care and education as a practitioner

* Support children’s development in line with the EYFS

* Work collaboratively with colleagues and the room leader

* Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment

* Contribute positively as a practitioner within the wider team

Qualifications & Experience

* Room Leader role:
Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)

* Practitioner roles:
Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

* Previous experience in an early years setting preferred

* A flexible, professional, and positive approach to work

What We Offer

* Salary: £25,000 – £29,000 per year (depending on role and experience)

* Full-time hours: 30–40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

* Flexible working hours to support work-life balance

* Career progression and professional development opportunities

* Staff wellbeing support and advice (internal and external)

* Minimum 10% staff childcare discount

* Excellent team social events, including a whole-company event each year

If you are a dedicated practitioner or an experienced room leader looking to join a supportive, Good Ofsted-rated nursery in Derby, please apply using the contact details on this advert